Wanna talk? Call us!

+1 (503) 217-4451

ITINERARY

Welcome to beautiful Lisbon! You’ll meet your Trova squad for a welcome happy hour to get acquainted and to get the low down on the 10 incredible days you’ll be spending in Portugal. From when you first touch down in Lisbon, you’ll be blown away by the city’s beautiful architecture, friendly people and amazing nightlife. Did we mention rooftop bars? Because Lisbon has some of the best in the world, including our favorite one on top of parking lot (seriously!).

Yes, you’re in Portugal, no, you’re not dreaming, yes, hangovers hurt less when on vacation! Today is for exploration, we’ll show you around to the beautiful sights in Lisbon including São Jorge Castle, Santa Justa Elevator and the historic Alfama neighborhood. After a day of exploration, we’ll equip you with recommendations of some of our favorite restaurants and watering holes in the city for an unforgettable night 2 in Portugal.

Pick your path! We’ll be leading an optional trip to Sintra, home to one of the most colorful palaces you’ll ever witness. Not up for it? No problem, we purposely provide flexibility and gaps in activities so you can travel and experience at your own pace. Hit the beach or hang at the hotel, the choice is yours!

Tchau (bye) Lisbon, off to Porto! If Porto sounds familiar, it’s probably because you like dessert wine. Porto is the birthplace of Port wine, a fortified wine, in the same category as Spanish Sherry. We’ll arrive in style by chartered bus and get you settled in before checking out the city and all it has to offer.

Smaller than Lisbon, but with just as much flair, Porto is a coastal city in Northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and wine production. We’ll show you around and introduce you to the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district with its narrow, cobbled streets and to São Francisco Church, known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings and the palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa. Plenty to see in the second-largest city in Portugal.

Spend the day your way! Get to know the city in more depth or check out more of the Douro Valley and its surrounding wineries. We’ll make sure you have plenty of recommendations of what to do, see, eat and drink on your last full day in Porto. Don’t hesitate to ask your Ambassador questions along the way!

We’re going South! You’ll get a chance to see the stunning Portuguese countryside as we drive South in your own chartered both to the beach city of Lagos. Hope you brought your bathing suit and dancing shoes because Lagos has beautiful beaches, strong cocktails, and exceptional clubs.

Wake up in paradise with the ocean at your window. While Lagos is known for its beaches, it also has many sights to see, which we’ll introduce you to on day 8. After some exploration, it’s time to hang at the beach and sip on some Portuguese cocktails (while technically a Brazilian drink, we love Caipirinhas!)

It’s your last full day in Lagos, soak up the sun and hit the beaches! Looking for a beautiful hike? Head to the beautiful Algarve coastline, which is only 30 minutes away. There is nothing more beautiful than the setting sun after a trip full of good people, wonderful sights, and tasty food and wine. We’ll get the squad together one last time and toast to an awesome trip in Portugal!

Traveling with a group larger than 8? Email us at hi@trovatrip.com and we'll book your private trip.

START

day1

LISBON

We'll be meeting at a designated point near the Lisbon train station at 3 PM on day 1 of the trip. We'll provide additional details on the meeting point after booking. If arriving early, we'll introduce you to other travelers on the trip you'll have the opportunity to meet up with other travelers on the trip.

END

day10

LISBON

We'll have you back to the Lisbon train station by 1 PM on the last day of the trip. You can optionally remain in Lagos if you wish to extend your stay further.

ROUTE

QUESTIONS

By leveraging partnerships and technology, we’re able to keep travel costs down. We want to make travel possible for everyone, and thanks to TrovaPass, anyone can travel with us by paying just $99 / month.

TrovaTrip provides 3 guided tours on each trip. We also offer a number of optional activities you can sign up for! Activities very by trip, but examples include cooking lessons, boat excursions, wine tasting, museums visits, etc. If you decide to opt into additional activities, plan on spending anywhere from $50-150 per activity. Prices vary depending on what you get into!

We cater to young professionals past the stage of roughing it- that means no hostels and no hotels below 3 stars. We strive to create an experience that’s not only authentic, but also easily accessible and comfortable. All hotel locations are conveniently located in the heart of each major destination, so you can live like a local. Less time in transit means more time doing; save the commute for back home.

Each trip starts in a major city with an international airport for your convenience. We will always provide transportation back to the starting point of each trip. It’s up to you whether or not you want to return to the start or adventure on to new destinations!

We will send a detailed itinerary with everything you need to know 3 days prior to your trip, including hotel information and where to meet up. Reminders will go out the day of as well. You can expect each trip to kick off with a Happy Hour for you to meet everyone after settling into your room. Cheers!

You’ll sleep in twin, double or triple shared accommodations with private bathrooms. Traveling with a friend? Just plug in their name while booking under "Roommate Request" or shoot us an email at hi@trovatrip.com and we’ll ensure you’re roomed together. Uncomfortable with sharing a room? Let us know and you can pay extra for a single.

Excellent question! We’ll provide a full itinerary including hotel and transportation details 3 days prior to your vacation including all necessary travel information. Accommodations often change depending on the group size, so we like to get the exact itinerary out to you just a few days prior to your trip to avoid confusion.

If you’re leaving the country, you’ll need a valid passport that doesn't expire for at least 6 months from the date you depart on your trip. You may also need a Visa. Unfortunately, we can not provide Visas or guidance on Visas, so please check with your local consulate. You'll probably also want some spending cash (and card), clothes, a bathing suit, toiletries, and anything else you want to show off on vacay!

Each trip is assigned an Ambassador who will lead your group through the full itinerary. You’ll be introduced to your Ambassador prior to your trip. Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding your upcoming trip or link up on social media!

YES! Don’t feel pressured to find someone to join you on a trip. Part of the Trova experience is traveling with complete strangers so you can meet new and wonderful people from around the world. We purposefully match you with like-minded travelers to make the experience easy.

Leading up to your trip, we’ll provide recommendations for optional activities based on your travel preferences. Optional activities are not included in your travel package and will cost extra. Email us at hi@trovatrip.com if you have activity ideas or recommendations.